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The Howard County Police Department is committed to informing the community and the news media of events within the public domain in a timely manner. The Office of Public Affairs issues news releases, responds to media inquiries, manages social media, and produces a daily crime bulletin.
News releases are issued for significant events and cases. The daily crime bulletin is produced each weekday when county offices are open and includes the initial reporting of various crimes such as robberies, burglaries, assaults, vehicle thefts, and theft from vehicles. It is not inclusive of all police activity in a day.
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HCPD Daily Crime Bulletin, March 31, 2023
Theft from vehicle/vehicle break-in
Columbia, 21044: 10300 block of Little Patuxent Parkway, March 30 2:15 p.m., nothing reported stolen
Vehicle theft
Columbia, 21046: 7500 block of Murray Hill Road, March 31
2018 blue Hyundai Elantra, tags MD/5DF0777
HCPD Daily Crime Bulletin, March 30, 2023
Theft from vehicle/vehicle break-in
Clarksville, 21029: 12000 block of Auto Drive, March 28-29 overnight, tires
Columbia, 21046: 7500 block of Murray Hill Road, March 29-30, nothing reported stolen
Jessup, 20794: 8800 block of Washington Boulevard, March 30 12:15 p.m., purse
Vehicle theft
Columbia, 21045: 5600 block of Stevens Forest Road, March 30
2020 Kia Sportage (recovered)
Columbia, 21045: 6400 block of Dobbin Road, March 30 9:06 a.m.
2016 white Ford commercial truck, tags MD/5EG24961
HCPD Daily Crime Bulletin, March 29, 2023
Robbery
Elkridge, 21075: Terrace Motel, 6200 block of Washington Boulevard, March 28 12:44 p.m.
An employee reported that an adult female entered the lobby, threatened the employee, and stole cash before fleeing. No one was injured.
Vehicle theft
Elkridge, 21075: 7200 block of Abbey Road, March 28-29 overnight
2022 white BMW X5
HCPD Daily Crime Bulletin, March 28, 2023
Residential burglary
Elkridge, 21075: 8000 block of Glasgow Avenue, March 27
Unknown suspect(s) entered the residence by breaking a window. It is unclear what, if anything, was stolen.
Theft from vehicle/vehicle break-in
Woodstock, 21163: 2100 block of Ganton Green, March 26-27 overnight, catalytic converter
Ellicott City, 21042: 9100 block of Baltimore National Pike, March 27 1:10-5:50 p.m., catalytic converter
Elkridge, 21075: 6100 block of Clements Lane, March 27-28 overnight, various items
HCPD Daily Crime Bulletin, March 27, 2023
Weapon violation
Columbia, 21046: 7400 block of Setting Sun Way, March 27 2:17 a.m.
Police responded for a report that several shots were fired in the area. No one was injured and no property was reported struck.
Robbery
Laurel, 20723: Shell, 9200 block of All Saints Road, March 25 11:30 p.m.
A store employee reported that a male suspect assaulted him and stole tobacco before fleeing. No one was injured.
Theft from vehicle/vehicle break-in
Ellicott City, 21043: 8800 block of Montjoy Place, March 23-24 overnight, backpack
Elkridge, 21075: 7200 block of Washington Boulevard, March 24, purse
Jessup, 20794: 8300 block of Bristol Court, March 24-25 overnight, four vehicles: catalytic converters
8200 block of Sandy Court, March 27, two vehicles: catalytic converters
Marriottsville, 21104: 2200 block of John Gravel Road, March 26- 27 overnight, catalytic converter
Vehicle theft
Laurel, 20723: 9200 block of Grant Avenue, March 25 5:50 a.m.
2008 silver Toyota Highlander, tags MD/6CT7849
Jessup, 20794: 7100 block of Dorsey Run Road, March 25 9:20 p.m.
2017 gray Dodge Charger
HCPD Daily Crime Bulletin, March 24, 2023
Weapon violation
Columbia, 21044: 5400 block of Eliots Oak Road, March 22-23 overnight
Police received a report of a vehicle that had a bullet hole in it at the above location. No one was injured.
Theft from vehicle/vehicle break-in
Ellicott City, 21043: 8600 block of Baltimore National Pike, March 23-24 overnight, multiple vehicles: tires
Vehicle theft
Jessup, 20794: 10400 block of Guilford Road, March 23-24 overnight
2014 black Honda Accord, tags MD/4FH5734
Ellicott City, 21043: Executive Park Drive & Dawsons Way, March 23-24 overnight
2018 Hyundai Elantra (recovered)
HCPD Daily Crime Bulletin, March 23, 2023
Theft from vehicle/vehicle break-in
Elkridge, 21075: 5900 block of Abrianna Way, March 19-22, catalytic converter
Vehicle theft
Woodstock, 21163: 10600 block of Hillingdon Road, March 22-23 overnight
2017 black Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT, tags MD/5CS8923
HCPD Daily Crime Bulletin, March 22, 2023
Theft from vehicle/vehicle break-in
Ellicott City, 21043: 8500 block of Baltimore National Pike, March 21, two vehicles: tires
Columbia, 21045: 5700 block of Brothers Partnership Court, March 21, tag
Laurel, 20723: 9400 block of Canterbury Riding, March 21-22, airbag
Elkridge, 21075: 6600 block of Cambria Terrance, March 21-22, airbag
HCPD Daily Crime Bulletin, March 21, 2023
Commercial burglary
Laurel, 20723: Auto Max, 9500 block of Washington Boulevard, March 20 3:05 a.m.
Unknown suspect(s) entered the business by breaking a window and stole various items.
Vehicle theft
Ellicott City, 21043: 6000 block of Otterbein Lane, March 20-21 overnight
2021 gray Dodge Challenger, tags MD/8EM7953
HCPD Daily Crime Bulletin, March 20, 2023
Weapons violation
Sykesville, 21784: 13700 block of Barberry Way, March 17 9:30 p.m.
Police responded for a report of a large disorderly party when an unknown suspect fired a shot into the air. No one was injured.
Ellicott City, 21043: 4300 block of Montgomery Road, March 20 12:45 a.m.
Police responded for a report of shots being fired into a residence. No one was injured. Police located a suspect nearby and recovered an illegally owned handgun and extended magazine, along with numerous shell casings in the area. The suspect was arrested.
ARRESTED: Jason Alexander Teixeira, 19, of North East, charged with weapon violations and reckless endangerment
Residential burglary
Columbia, 21046: 7000 block of Copperwood Way, March 18
Unknown suspect(s) stole a bicycle from a garage.
Theft from vehicle/vehicle break-in
Elkridge, 21075: 6700 block of Old Waterloo Road, March 17, tag
Jessup, 20794: 9300 block of Vollmerhausen Road, March 18, cash, credit cards
Vehicle theft
Jessup, 20794: 8800 block of Washington Boulevard, March 17-18 overnight
2004 white Ford F-550, tags MD/9EK8873
Jessup, 20794: 8200 block of Washington Boulevard, March 19
Toyota Corolla (recovered)
Columbia, 21046: 7000 block of Minstrel Way, March 19 1-4 p.m.
2021 white Kia Sportage, tags FL/GIFB07
HCPD Daily Crime Bulletin, March 17, 2023
Theft from vehicle/vehicle break-in
Columbia, 21046: 6300 block of Stevens Forest Road, March 16, laptop
7400 of Setting Sun Way, March 17, wallet
Jessup, 20794: 8300 block of Sherwick Court, March 16-17 overnight, catalytic converter
Vehicle theft
Jessup, 20794: 8100 block of Sheffield Court, March 16
Black Chevy Tahoe, tags MD/5FE3293
HCPD Daily Crime Bulletin, March 16, 2023
Theft from vehicle/vehicle break-in
Ellicott City, 21043: 8300 block of Montgomery Run Road, March 14-15 overnight, money and golf equipment
4400 block of Long Gate Parkway, March 15, wallet
Columbia, 21046: Guilford Road, March 15, credit cards
Savage, 20763: 8500 block of Corridor Road, March 15-16 overnight, catalytic converter
Vehicle theft
Clarksville, 21029: 1200 block of Auto Drive, March 15
2020 blue Hyundai Elantra
Columbia, 21045: 6700 block of Second Morning Court, March 15-16 overnight
2013 white Hyundai Elantra
HCPD Daily Crime Bulletin, March 15, 2023
Vehicle theft
Columbia, 21044: 10300 block of Swift Stream Place, March 13-14 overnight
2014 Hyundai Sonata (recovered)
HCPD Daily Crime Bulletin, March 14, 2023
Theft from vehicle/vehicle break-in
Jessup, 20794: 8500 block of Washington Boulevard, March 12-13 overnight, two vehicles: catalytic converters
Columbia, 21044: 5900 block of Harpers Farm Road, March 14 1-1:40 p.m., tag
Vehicle theft
Columbia, 21044: 6200 block of Valencia Lane, March 13-14 overnight
2013 silver Kia Optima, tags MD/4BR9418
Columbia, 21044: 10000 block of Town Center Avenue, March 13-14 overnight
2016 black Kia Optima, tags MD/2EC3904
HCPD Daily Crime Bulletin, March 13, 2023
Robbery
Glenelg, 21737: 14800 block of Triadelphia Road, March 10 8:52 p.m.
Two adult female victims reported that they were approached by two male suspects with their faces partially covered who displayed a handgun, assaulted them, and stole various items to include cash and jewelry before fleeing with a third male suspect. No serious injuries were reported.
Commercial burglary
Ellicott City, 21042: Tobacco King, 9200 block of Baltimore National Pike, March 9-10 overnight
Unknown suspect(s) entered the business by breaking a glass door and stole various items.
Elkridge, 21075: Vapor Tek and Bumble Auto, 6300-6400 block of Washington Boulevard, March 10-11 overnight
Police responded for a report of several suspects attempting to enter the above businesses by breaking the front glass windows. Police located two of the suspects and arrested them.
ARRESTED: Two juvenile males, 16 and 13, of Baltimore, charged with burglary
Residential burglary
Elkridge, 21075: 7100 block of Water Oak Road, March 10 8 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
Unknown suspect(s) entered the residence through a possibly unsecured front door and stole various items.
Theft from vehicle/vehicle break-in
Columbia, 21045: 8900 block of Stanford Boulevard, March 11-12 overnight, tags
Laurel, 20723: River Hill Road & Toms Trail, March 12-13 overnight, tires
Vehicle theft
Fulton, 20759: 12500 block of Lime Kiln Road, March 7-10
2014 gray GMC Sierra, tags MD/9EE6017
Elkridge, 21075: 7600 block of Hearthside Way, March 9-12
2015 gray Infiniti Q40, tags MD/1DM7021
Columbia, 21046: Oakland Mills Road & Pirates Cove, March 9-12
2007 black Honda Accord, tags MD/8EE4847
Columbia, 21044: 6100 block of Turnabout Lane, March 11-12
2018 white Kia Optima, tags MD/ \9FE8630
Elkridge, 21075: 5500 block of Pintail Road, March 12 3:22-4:22 a.m.
2019 white Hyundai Elantra, tags MD/3EW4313
Columbia, 21044: 6600 block of Martin Road, March 12
2019 Kia Optima (recovered)
Columbia, 21044: 5600 block of Thicket Lane, March 13
2019 gray Hyundai Elantra, tags MD/4EY2973
HCPD Daily Crime Bulletin, March 10, 2023
Weapon violation
Hanover, 21076: 6400 block of Ryan Avenue, March 9 3:25 p.m.
A resident reported that gunshots were fired through a window of his residence. No one was injured.
Residential burglary
Hanover, 21076: 6000 block of River Birch Court, March 8-9
Unknown suspect(s) entered a detached shed on the property and stole a lawnmower and boat motor. No signs of forced entry were observed.
Theft from vehicle/vehicle break-in
Elkridge, 21075: 6300 block of Rowanberry Drive, March 9-10, two vehicles: catalytic converters
Vehicle theft
Columbia, 21046: 7600 block of Woodpark Lane, March 9 5-10 p.m.
Jeep Cherokee (recovered)
HCPD Daily Crime Bulletin, March 9, 2023
Theft from vehicle/vehicle break-in
Clarksville, 21029: 12400 block of Auto Drive, March 7-8 overnight, nothing reported stolen
6000 block of Daybreak Circle, March 8, purse
Savage, 20763: 8400 block of Fair Street, March 8 5-5:50 p.m., credit cards
HCPD Daily Crime Bulletin, March 8, 2023
Theft from vehicle/vehicle break-in
Savage, 20763: 8700 block of Larkin Road, March 7-8 overnight, catalytic converter
Columbia, 21044: 5300 block of Columbia Road, March 7-8 overnight, tires
HCPD Daily Crime Bulletin, March 7, 2023
Weapon violation
Columbia, 21044: Broken Land Parkway & Route 29, March 6 10:32 a.m.
An adult male victim reported that he was in his vehicle when a driver of another vehicle displayed a handgun at him. Police located the suspect vehicle and recovered an illegally owned handgun. The driver was arrested.
ARRESTED: Jeffry Salmeron, 19, of Columbia, charged with weapon violations and assault
Robbery
Columbia, 21045: Walmart, 6400 block of Dobbin Road, March 6 8:52 p.m.
A store employee reported that when he confronted two suspects who he suspected of stealing jewelry, the male suspect displayed a handgun. No one was injured.
SUSPECTS: Black male with a thin build wearing a gray jacket, blue jeans, and black hoodie, and a Black female wearing a tan coat, black pants, and red shoes
Theft from vehicle/vehicle break-in
Elkridge, 21075: 7400 block of Slipknot Alley, March 6-7 overnight, nothing reported stolen
Ellicott City, 21042: 3300 block of Debra Court, March 6-7 overnight, multiple vehicles: various items
Vehicle theft
Ellicott City, 21042: 3800 block of Boulder Court, March 6-7 overnight
2019 white Chevrolet Silverado, MD tags
HCPD Daily Crime Bulletin, March 6, 2023
Robbery
Elkridge, 21075: 7-Eleven, 6500 block of Washington Boulevard, March 4 11:40 p.m.
An employee reported that two male suspects were attempting to steal merchandise when an altercation occurred between the employee and the suspects. The suspects then fled with two lottery tickets.
SUSPECTS: two Black males, approximately 30-40 years old, one 5’8” with a medium build wearing a red hooded sweatshirt, gray hooded jacket, and dark pants, the second 6’0” with a thin build wearing a black jacket and gray pants
Columbia, 21045: Area of Winter Rose Path, March 5-6 overnight
An adult female victim reported that she was walking in the area when she was approached by three male suspects who assaulted her and stole her belongings before fleeing. No serious injuries were reported. Police do not believe the incident was random.
Commercial burglary
Columbia, 21046: Bed, Bath & Beyond, 9000 block of Snowden River Parkway, March 3-4 overnight
Unknown suspect(s) entered the business by breaking a glass door and stole merchandise.
Residential burglary
Laurel, 20723: 10000 block of American Pharoah Lane, March 5 3:50 a.m.
A resident reported that a male suspect attempted to kick open the front door. No entry was made.
Theft from vehicle/vehicle break-in
Ellicott City, 21042: 4600 block of Centennial Lane, March 4 1 p.m., wallet
Columbia, 21045: 9700 block of Broken Land Parkway, March 4 4:50 p.m., credit card
5900 block of Morningbird Lane, March 5-6 overnight, tire
Vehicle theft
Elkridge, 21075: 5900 block of Augustine Avenue, March 4 4:53 a.m.
2022 white Volkswagen Tiguan, tags MD/9EX3486
Columbia, 21045: 9600 block of Whiteacre Road, March 4 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
2019 black Hyundai Elantra, tags MD/6EW3836
Columbia, 21044: 10800 block of Green Mountain Circle, March 5-6 overnight
Silver Hyundai Elantra
Columbia, 21045: 8700 block of Cloudleap Court, March 4-5 overnight
2019 white Nissan Sentra, tags MD/8EW6613
HCPD Daily Crime Bulletin, March 3, 2023
Weapon violation
Columbia, 21044: 10400 block of Swift Stream Place, March 2 11:42 p.m.
A resident reported that a shot was fired into his apartment. No one was injured.
Theft from vehicle/vehicle break-in
Ellicott City, 21043: 8000 block of Main Street, March 1-2 overnight, two vehicles: catalytic converters
Jessup, 20794: 8300 block of Patuxent Range Road, March 2 9:15 p.m., nothing reported stolen
Elkridge, 21075: 6600 block of Washington Boulevard, March 2-3 overnight, wallet
HCPD Daily Crime Bulletin, March 2, 2023
Robbery
Jessup, 20794: 8300 block of Linda Court, March 1 11:43 p.m.
An adult male victim reported that he was walking in the area when he was approached by a male suspect who displayed a handgun, assaulted him, and stole his belongings before fleeing. No serious injuries were reported.
Theft from vehicle/vehicle break-in
Elkridge, 21075: 7000 block of Old Waterloo Road, Feb. 28-March 1 overnight, tools
Laurel, 20723: 9700 block of Mountain Laurel Way, Feb. 28-March 1 overnight, handicap placard
Columbia, 21044: 10700 block of Charter Drive, March 1, nothing reported stolen
10900 block of Little Patuxent Parkway, March 1, nothing reported stolen
Columbia, 21046: 9300 block of Gerwig Lane, March 1-2 overnight, catalytic converter
Vehicle theft
Clarksville, 21029: 13300 block of Long Leaf Drive, March 1-2 overnight
2020 Bentley Continental, tags MD/4EM1936
HCPD Daily Crime Bulletin, March 1, 2023
Commercial burglary
Glenelg, 21737: Ten Oaks Pharmacy, 3900 block of Ten Oaks Road, March 1 3:30 a.m.
Unknown suspect(s) entered the business by prying open the front door. Nothing was reported stolen.
Theft from vehicle/vehicle break-in
Columbia, 21046: 8700 block of Elias Howe Drive, Feb. 28, multiple vehicles: catalytic converters
Elkridge, 21075: 7600 block of Hearthside Way, Feb. 28-March 1, tools and refrigerant tank
Annapolis Junction, 20701: 8900 block of Henkels Lane, Feb. 28-March 1, catalytic converter
Vehicle theft
Columbia, 21044: 10300 block of Hickory Ridge Road, Feb. 28
2017 dark blue Kia Forte, tags MD/1FB1130
HCPD Daily Crime Bulletin, Feb. 28, 2023
Residential burglary
Columbia, 21046: 7200 block of Eden Brook Drive, Feb 22-27
Unknown suspect(s) entered a vacant apartment by breaking a window and stole a washer and dryer.
Columbia, 21046: 8900 block of Early April Way, Feb. 27 8 a.m.-2 p.m.
Unknown suspect(s) entered the residence through a possibly unlocked door and stole various items.
Theft from vehicle/vehicle break-in
Elkridge, 21075: 6800 block of Old Waterloo Road, Feb. 27 7:52 p.m., nothing reported stolen
Columbia, 21045: Cloudleap Court & Tamar Drive, Feb. 27-28 overnight, catalytic converter
Annapolis Junction, 20701: 9000 block of Junction Drive, Feb. 27-28 overnight, catalytic converter
Vehicle theft
Columbia, 21044: 10300 block of Little Patuxent Parkway, Feb. 27 12 a.m.-2 p.m.
2012 red Honda Civic, tags MD/9DY0723
Columbia, 21044: 10200 block of Daystar Court, Feb. 26-27 overnight
Black Chevrolet Traverse
Elkridge, 21075: 6800 block of Old Waterloo Road, Feb. 27 5-7 p.m.
2018 white Hyundai Sonata, tags MD/3DK9927
Columbia, 21044: 5400 block of Cedar Lane, Feb. 27-28 overnight
2020 white Hyundai Elantra
Columbia, 21044: 5200 block of Rivendell lane, Feb. 27-28 overnight
2020 burgundy Kia Optima, tags VA/UHX1789
HCPD Daily Crime Bulletin, Feb. 27, 2023
Residential burglary
Columbia, 21045: 6000 block of Majors Lane, Feb. 24
Unknown suspect(s) entered the residence through an unsecured door and stole various items.
Theft from vehicle/vehicle break-in
Elkridge, 21075: 6600 block of Amberton Drive, Feb. 24-27, catalytic converter
Laurel, 20723: 9000 block of Maier Road, Feb. 25-26 overnight, three vehicles: catalytic converters
North Laurel Road & Old Lantern Way, Feb. 26-27 overnight, power tools
Ellicott City, 21042: 10200 block of Breconshire Road, Feb. 25-26 overnight, wallet
Columbia, 21046: 7200 block of Eden Brook Drive, Feb. 26 4:20-4:40 a.m., various items
Vehicle theft
Ellicott City, 21042: 10200 block of Patuxent Valley Lane, Feb. 24
2021 brown Kia Sportage, tags MD/3ER7871
Elkridge, 21075: 7600 block of Hearthside Way, Feb. 26-27 overnight
2021 black Kia Forte, tags MD/4AZ3516
Ellicott City, 21043: 6000 block of Otterbein Lane, Feb. 26-27 overnight
2020 white Kia Sportage, tags DE/PC161782
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January 23, 2023
Police have made an arrest in a Jan. 9 robbery at Truist Bank in the 7200 block of Montgomery Road in Elkridge. An adult female victim reported that while making a bank transaction, a female suspect attempted to steal her cash. The suspect then fled without the cash. No one was injured. Through investigation, police identified the suspect and arrested her.
ARRESTED: Mannar Marie Al-Foudari, 37, of Elkridge, charged with armed robbery, robbery, assault, and extortion
January 12, 2023
Police have charged four suspects in three carjackings and two attempts in October 2022. In each case, two male suspects, sometimes armed with weapons, approached adult drivers in vehicles in the following locations:
Oct. 3: 3300 block of North Ridge Road in Ellicott City
Oct. 7: 7100 block of Montevideo Road in Jessup
Oct. 7: 8200 block of Snowden River Parkway in Columbia
Oct. 8: 9000 block of Snowden River Parkway in Columbia
Oct. 8: 6400 block of Dobbin Road in Columbia
In three cases, the suspects successfully stole the vehicles; in the other two, the suspects fled without taking the cars. No one was injured in any of the incidents.
Through extensive investigation, police identified and arrested the following suspects, who were each charged with armed carjacking, carjacking, armed robbery, robbery, motor vehicle theft, assault, and related charges:
- Imari Travon Green Smith, 18, of Washington, D.C., charged with 42 total counts
- Quame Allen Skinner, 21, of Washington, D.C., charged with 22 total counts
- An 18-year-old male from Columbia who was 17 years old at the time of the incidents, charged with multiple counts
- A 17-year-old male from Washington, D.C., charged with multiple counts
January 6, 2023
Police have made an arrest in a Nov. 7 shooting in the 7500 block of Washington Boulevard in Elkridge. An adult male victim reported that an acquaintance shot at his car as he was leaving the area. Police responded and located damage to the vehicle and shell casings. No one was injured. Through investigation, police identified the suspect and arrested him.
ARRESTED: Robert Charles Logan, 39, of Elkridge, charged with attempted first- and second-degree murder, assault, reckless endangerment, and weapon violations
November 21, 2022
Howard County police have made an arrest in an Oct. 6 armed robbery at Home Depot in the 9000 block of Snowden River Parkway in Columbia. A store employee reported that when he approached a male suspect who had stolen merchandise, the suspect displayed knife and fled with some of the merchandise. No one was injured. Through investigation, police identified the suspect and arrested him.
ARRESTED: Daniel Young, 34, of Halethorpe, charged with armed robbery, robbery, assault, and theft.
Howard County police have made an arrest in an Aug. 27 residential burglary in the 3800 block of Route 97 in Glenwood. The suspect entered the residence by forcing open a window and stole various items. Through investigation, police identified the suspect and arrested him.
ARRESTED: James Szwed Jr., 56, of Frederick, charged with burglary, theft, and destruction of property.
Howard County police have made two arrests in an Aug. 23 robbery at Dunkin' in the 7900 block of Dorsey Run Road in Jessup. An employee reported that a male suspect approached the counter, implied a weapon, and demanded cash. The employee complied and the suspect fled long with a female suspect. No one was injured. Through investigation, police identified the suspects and arrested them.
ARRESTED: Ivan Carpenter, 40, and Meagan Carpenter, 38, of Jessup, charged with robbery and theft
November 9, 2022
Howard County police have made arrests in an Oct. 31 non-fatal shooting inside a residence in Columbia.
At approximately 10:36 p.m., police responded to the 5500 block of Cedar Lane for a report of a subject shot inside a residence. The victim, 31-year-old Naverne Moore, was transported to University of Maryland Shock Trauma Center where he was treated and released. Through investigation, police believe the victim and suspects were acquaintances and the incident was not random.
ARRESTED: Tiffany Leron Wilson, 39, and Kelly Gene Francis Jr., 20, both of Columbia, each charged with attempted first- and second-degree murder, home invasion, assault, and related charges. They are being held without bond at the Howard County Detention Center.
September 6, 2022
Howard County police have charged two men in a series of catalytic converter thefts in the overnight hours of Aug. 10-11 in Columbia. Police identified 12 victims who reported that their catalytic converters had been stolen from their vehicles. Through investigation, police identified two suspects and linked them to the thefts.
ARRESTED: Devontae Johnson, 29, of Baltimore, and Antione Tates Jr., 24, of Baltimore, each charged with multiple counts of felony theft, destruction of property, and conspiracy to commit theft
August 31, 2022
Howard County police have charged a suspect in several theft from vehicles in the overnight hours of Aug. 28-29 on Woodpark Lane and Clocktower Lane in Columbia. The suspect broke into several vehicles and stole various items. Police later arrested the suspect and recovered evidence connecting him to the thefts.
ARRESTED: Terrel Odell Futrell, 26, of Baltimore, is charged with 16 total counts of destruction of property, rogue and vagabond, and theft
August 11, 2022
Howard County police have charged a man with a string of commercial burglaries and a robbery dating back to March. Paul Emanuel, 51, of no fixed address, is charged with 27 total counts of burglary, theft, armed robbery, robbery, and destruction of property in the six commercial burglaries and one robbery.
Early on Aug. 10, police responded to the Quick Stop Food Mart in the 10700 block of Hickory Ridge Road in Columbia for a burglary in which several suspects broke the front glass door and stole cash and lottery tickets. Police later arrested Emanuel; 39-year-old Fernando Martinez of Riverdale; 41-year-old Dominick Quarles of District Heights; and 24-year-old Rolando Morillo Ramirez of Bladensburg, and charged them with burglary, theft, and destruction of property.
Emanuel also is charged in commercial burglaries at 2 Go Convenience & Deli in the 9000 block of Washington Boulevard in Savage (March 16 and April 24); Pars Market in the 9400 block of Snowden River Parkway in Columbia (March 23 and April 23); and Crestmount Wine & Spirits in the 7900 block of Washington Boulevard in Jessup (March 18). In each case, Emanuel is alleged to have broken into the business and stolen cash and/or lottery tickets and cigarettes.
Emanuel is charged in an April 22 robbery at Home Depot in the 9000 block of Snowden River Parkway in Columbia in which he and other suspects are alleged to have stolen merchandise and pepper sprayed an employee.
Detectives continue to investigate whether Emanuel is responsible for other similar burglaries.
July 19, 2022
Howard County police have charged a suspect in seven commercial burglaries in the Columbia area in May and June. On separate occasions from May 12-June 17, the suspect entered the following businesses in the overnight hours and stole various items: Howard International Market (8700 block of Cloudleap Court) and Mobil (6200 block of Columbia Crossing) three times each, and Shell (5600 block of Waterloo Road) once. Through investigation, police identified the suspect and arrested him.
ARRESTED: Dawon Martice Davis, 20, of Baltimore, charged with 33 total counts of burglary, theft, and destruction of property
Howard County police have charged a suspect in vehicle thefts spanning from April-July. Police located five vehicles parked at an apartment complex in Elkridge that had been reported stolen. Through investigation, police identified and arrested a suspect for the vehicle thefts. Police also located an illegally owned handgun in the suspect’s residence.
ARRESTED: Juvenile male, 17, of Elkridge, charged as a juvenile with multiple counts of motor vehicle theft and theft, and charged as an adult with weapon violations
July 11, 2022
Police have made an arrest in a July 2 armed robbery at Shell in the 7200 block of Cradlerock Way in Columbia. An employee reported that he was approached by a male suspect who displayed a knife and demanded cash. The victim complied and the suspect fled. No one was injured. Through investigation, police identified the suspect and arrested him.
ARRESTED: Jorge Armando Estrada-Anaya, 23, of Columbia, charged with armed robbery, robbery, assault, and theft
June 28, 2022
Howard County police have made an arrest in a June 12 weapon violation in the 6000 block of Merriweather Drive in Columbia and recovered two illegally owned handguns from the suspect. Police responded on June 12 for a report that a male suspect displayed a handgun following a verbal altercation with another male. No one was injured. Through investigation, police identified the suspect, arrested him, and recovered the guns and loaded magazines.
ARRESTED: Loomis Boakai Zayzay, 28, of Columbia, charged with 11 total counts of weapon violations, reckless endangerment, and disorderly conduct
June 2, 2022
Police have made an arrest in a Feb. 15 armed robbery at High's in the 11800 block of Lime Kiln Road in Fulton. An employee reported that a male suspect with his face partially covered entered the business, displayed a gun, and stole cash from the register before fleeing. No one was injured. Through investigation, police identified the suspect and arrested him.
ARRESTED: Donald George Keldo, Jr, 31, of Woodbridge, Va., charged with armed robbery, robbery, assault, reckless endangerment, and weapon violations
April 1, 2022
Police have charged two men with three residential burglaries on Feb. 12. The suspects entered two residences in the 5300 block of Harpers Farm Road in Columbia and a residence in the 7900 block of Brightmeadow Court in Ellicott City and stole cash and jewelry. Through investigation, police identified two suspects and charged them. Detectives continue to investigate these suspects for a string of similar residential burglaries dating back to November 2021.
CHARGED: Alexander Izquierdo-Hincapie, 44, of Queens, N.Y. (in custody) and Alfredo Montero-Gonzalez, 47, of no fixed address (warrant for arrest) are charged with multiple counts of first-, third-, and fourth-degree burglary, theft, and destruction of property
Police have made an arrest in a Nov. 3 residential burglary in the 8200 block of Sandy Stream Road in Laurel. A suspect entered the residence by prying open a window and stole a handgun, photography equipment, and foreign currency. Through investigation, police identified the suspect and arrested him.
ARRESTED: William Nathaniel Hunter, 26, of Washington, D.C., charged with first-, third-, and fourth-degree burglary, and theft
Police have made an arrest in a Dec. 25 commercial burglary at Papa John’s Pizza in the 9300 block of Snowden River Parkway in Columbia. A suspect entered the business by breaking the front glass door and stole cash. Through investigation, police identified the suspect and arrested him.
ARRESTED: Devonte Dominic Johnson, 27, of Linthicum Heights, charged with second- and fourth-degree burglary, theft, and destruction of property
Police have made an arrest in a March 18 commercial burglary at BangNJen Salon in the 6500 block of Washington Boulevard in Elkridge. The suspect entered the business by breaking a rear window and stole cash and an iPad. Through investigation, police identified the suspect and arrested him.
ARRESTED: Juvenile male, 17, of Elkridge, charged with burglary, theft, and destruction of property
March 3, 2022
Police have made two arrests in three commercial burglaries in the 10100-10200 blocks of Baltimore National Pike in Ellicott City reported on Oct. 5, 2021. The suspects entered Beef Brothers Deli & Pizza and Pachanga Cocina Mexicana by breaking the glass doors and stole cash from each business. The suspects also attempted to enter the Bon Appetit Café but were unsuccessful. Through investigation, officers connected all three burglaries to the same suspects, identified them, and arrested them.
ARRESTED: Sylvester Joseph Johnson, 43, and Ellen Stinson, 37, both of Havre de Grace, charged with multiple counts of burglary, theft, and destruction of property
March 1, 2022
Police have made an arrest in a Feb. 18 attempted robbery at the Exxon in the 8800 block of Gorman Road in Laurel. An employee reported that a male suspect entered the business, implied a weapon, and demanded cash. The suspect then fled without stealing anything. Through investigation, police identified the suspect and arrested him.
ARRESTED: Joseph Daniel McCully, 27, of Savage, charged with robbery and attempted theft
February 6, 2022
Police have made an arrest in a vehicle theft reported on Jan. 23. A Honda Civic was reported stolen from the 10300 block of Owen Brown Road in Columbia. On Feb. 6, police located the vehicle in Columbia and two occupants fled on foot. With the use of a drone, police located one suspect nearby and arrested him.
ARRESTED: Ke'Von Simpson, 21, of Columbia, charged with motor vehicle theft and theft
January 28, 2022
Police have made an arrest in a Jan. 23 robbery and vehicle theft in the 6400 block of Freetown Road in Columbia. An adult female victim reported that she was approached by a male suspect who assaulted her and stole her purse. The suspect then fled in the victim’s vehicle, a 2017 silver Kia Forte. No serious injuries were reported. Through investigation, police identified the suspect and arrested him.
ARRESTED: William Hector Germaine, 48, of Clinton, charged with robbery, assault, motor vehicle theft, and related theft charges
January 20, 2022
Police have made an arrest in a Jan. 16 assault at the TA Travel Center in the 7500 block of Assateague Drive in Jessup. An adult male victim reported that an acquaintance cut him several times while they were involved an altercation with each other. The victim was transported to the hospital with serious but non-life-threatening wounds. Through investigation, police identified the suspect and arrested him.
ARRESTED: Dereck Saunders, 54, of Windsor Mill, charged with attempted first- and second-degree murder, first- and second-degree assault, and reckless endangerment
January 14, 2022
Police have made an arrest in a Jan. 13 robbery at 7-Eleven in the 6500 block of Washington Boulevard in Elkridge. An employee reported that a male suspect approached the counter, implied he had a gun, and stole cash before fleeing. No one was injured. Through investigation, police identified the suspect and arrested him.
ARRESTED: Andre William Johnson, 38, of no fixed address, charged with armed robbery, robbery, and theft